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Pre-registration is preferred. Limit of 20 people.  West Branch Forest Preserve in West Chicago is a great spot for waterfowl and grassland birds. On this field trip, we'll focus our attention on migrating waterfowl but will venture into the grassland portions of the preserve. Please dress appropriately, as we will plan to go off trail. We will meet in the north parking lot, off Army Trail Road. Leader: Robert Perez, robertperez787@gmail.com (text or call with any questions regarding directions on the day of - 630-724-7534)

Pre-registration with the leader is required by email, limit 10 participants.We will be looking for common woodland wintertime residents. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We will conclude the trip with a brief search for the resident Great Horned Owls around and after sunset. Dress warmly as we may be stationary at times. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.Waterfowl, cranes, eagles, and pelicans will be sought on this all-day trip exploring spots along the Mississippi, both in Illinois and Iowa. In addition to the river, Lost Mound National Wildlife Refuge will be visited to search for Western Meadowlark and Northern Mockingbird. Please contact the leader for meeting time and location. We will caravan from the western suburbs. Leader: Jeff Chapman, jeffchapman948@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 12 participants.On this field trip our main targets will be early returning spring migrants. Northern Shovelers and Redheads, along with a large array of waterfowl are all possible. We will also be on the lookout for songbirds such as Rusty Blackbirds, Eastern Towhees, and many more, on the wooded side of the trail. We will meet in the gravel parking lot at the end of Canal Bank Road. Coming off of Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road, and is unmarked, so turn at this pin: 41,683840, -88.003541. Google Map link. […]

Pre-registration with the leader is required.We will meet at Thornhill parking lot, P21 and walk on wood chip paths for about 2 miles. We will be looking for early migrants and usual winter birds.  Info on the arboretum is at:  https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/. If you don’t have an arboretum membership contact us and we can arrange for you to enter with a member for $10.00.Leaders: Mike and Karen Warner,  mwarner2543@gmail.com, 630-640-2450

Registration not necessary.  Join us for a walk around one of DuPage county's premier birding hotspots to look for resident birds and early spring migrants.  Hopefully, some waterfowl should be around.  This approximately 3-mile walk will be on crushed limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd., located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville.Leader: Kyle Wiktor, 708-506-5186 (text or call if you have questions regarding weather cancellation)